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Memorial ParkWaterville

From Anthony Wayne Trail, turn east onto Mechanic St, right onto N River Rd and left onto School Pl. A small parking area is located at end of road.

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Van Tassel Wildlife AreaOhio Dept of Natural Resources

From OH-65 S/W River Rd, turn north into wildlife area. River access at end of drive, parking areas to the right and left. (419) 429-8375

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North Turkeyfoot Wildlife AreaOhio Dept of Natural Resources

From Old US24, take turno� into Wildlife Area. Three points of water access, two directly to main channel on eastern and western edges of wildlife area, and third to North Turkeyfoot Creek at center of area.(419) 429-8375

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Weirs Rapids Fishing AccessOhio Dept of Natural Resources

From OH-65 S/W River Rd, turn north onto Range Line Rd. Continue until parking area at end of drive.(419) 429-8375

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41.46135429, -83.76678152

Gilead Side-Cut CanalVillage of Grand Rapids

From OH-65/W Second St, turn north onto West St and continue until water access on Front St.Complimentary boat docks. Accessed via the canal on the south side of the river.(419) 832-5305

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41.41212435, -83.8706191

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Otsego ParkWood County Park District

From OH-65 S/W River Rd, take boat launch turn o�. For parking use main entrance of park 1000 ft west.Canoe/kayak dock seasonally available.(419) 353-1897

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Providence MetroparkMetroparks of the Toledo Area

From OH-295 S/S River Rd, turn south onto Grand Rapids Rd. Park entrance immediately on the left.(419) 779-6052

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41.4150415, -83.85997295

500 ftFarnsworth MetroparkMetroparks of the Toledo Area

From S River Rd, turn into Boat Launch entrance. River access is on the far side of the parking lot.Kayak rentals available Fri-Sun Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.(419) 779-6052

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Waterworks ParkWaterville

From S River Rd, turn east onto Waterworks Dr. Continue until parking and river access.Shelter house available.

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Blue Bell IslandVillage of Grand Rapids

From OH-65/Front St, turn north into drive between Wapakoneta Rd and Mill St.Accessed via the canal on the south side of the river.(419) 832-5305

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41.413355, -83.865229

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Mary Jane Thurston State Park (Marina/Campground/Day Use)Ohio Dept of Natural Resources

From State Route 65, turn north into Day Use/Dam entrance of park. Continue until end of drive for parking and river access.Requires portage around dam. Take out at day use area, cross over canal bridge and put in down stream of dam.Food and refreshments available at Marina. Camping available at campground.(419) 832-7662

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Bend View MetroparkMetroparks of the Toledo Area

Located on Otsego Rd o� S. River Rd between Bailey Rd & Box Rd419-779-6052

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From Cedar Point Rd, turn into park at Norden Rd. Turn right onto Park Rd 11, which becomes Park Rd 10. Turn left onto Park Rd 1, continue to beach parking lot.Day use parking is free.Info and reservations: (419) 836-7758

Maumee Bay State ParkOhio Dept of Natural ResourcesMaritime Plaza

City of Toledo

From Front St, turn onto South Marina Dr. From Main St, turn onto Riverside Dr. Continue until parking lots.Restrooms available during business hours of The National Museum of the Great Lakes.

41.70463505, -83.47482917

From North Summit St, turn into park at 101st St, continue until parking and water access.

Cullen ParkCity of Toledo

From Washington St, turn right onto Ottawa St. Continue under Clayton St bridge until park entrance on left.(419) 407-9714

Middlegrounds MetroparkMetroparks of the Toledo Area

From OH-65, turn west onto Eagle Point Rd and take �rst right onto Hannum Ave. Continue to end at park parking lot.There is a launch fee, call for more information: (419) 666-0219

Veterans Memorial Park & MarinaRossford

41.61641511, -83.57823808

From Broadway St, turn southeast into park entrance. Take �rst left for parking lot, continue past parking for boat launch.There is a launch/parking fee, call for more information: (419) 385-5721

Walbridge ParkCity of Toledo

41.61046903, -83.59073133

From OH-25, turn east onto Glendale Ave, right onto S Glendale Ave, left onto Circular Rd, left onto Yaryan Dr and right onto Rohr Blvd. Parking is to right.Water access on Delaware Creek.

Delaware Creek ParkCity of Toledo

Maple Street Boat LaunchPerrysburg

From Front St, turn north onto Maple St and continue until end.(419) 872-8020

From Front St, turn north onto Louisiana Ave. Continue until end for boat ramp or turn left for parking.(419) 872-8020

Hood ParkPerrysburg

Orleans ParkPerrysburg

From W Front St (St. Rt. 25) turn west toward Maumee River bridge and right into Orleans Park. Continue past parking lot and down gravel drive to the river.(419) 872-8020

Corey Street Boat LaunchMaumee

From River Rd, turn south onto Corey St and continue until end.(419) 897-7150

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Side Cut MetroparkMetroparks of the Toledo Area

Parking located along N River Rd. River access below I-475 bridge.Porta-johns and picnic facilities 950 feet from river access site.(419) 360-9187

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Buttonwood Betty C Black Recreation AreaWood County Park District

From OH-65 S/W River Rd, turn north onto Hull Prairie Rd. Parking is to the right, continue straight for river access.Seasonal primitive camping April through October. (419) 353-1897

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From Navarre Avenue (SR 2), head north on Wynn Road to Bay Shore Road, turn left onto Bay Shore Road and the entrance is approximately 400 ft on right.(419) 698-7146

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The Maumee River, named by the Miami Indians, was designated a State Scenic River on July 18, 1974.

Located in the northwestern part of Ohio, the Maumee flows northeasterly through portions of Paulding, Defiance, Henry, Wood and Lucas counties.

The Scenic portion of the Maumee River originates at the Ohio-Indiana state line and extends 43 miles to the U.S. 24 bridge, west of Defiance. This section is characterized by a broad meandering floodplain. Valley walls rise sharply in comparison to the surrounding terrain. The river banks support a healthy, forested corridor.

The recreational portion, from the U.S. 24 bridge west of Defiance to the US 20/ S.R. 25 bridge at Perrysburg and Maumee, is 53 miles long. In this segment the river greatly changes in character. Its floodplain widens and its channel doubles in size; the topographic relief is much less pronounced; and forest cover becomes sparse.

The historic and cultural heritage of this section is of major state and national significance, making it worthy of designation. In the era when wilderness reigned supreme and travel was by foot or water, the river constituted one of the chief modes of transportation.

During the late 17th and 18th centuries, the Indian people moved southward

and westward into the Maumee River Valley because of tribal warfare and the pressures of the European settlements. The Miami Indians were the predominant group; they settled at the headwaters of the river.

Many battles of the French and Indian War and the War of 1812 occurred in the river valley, which played a decisive role in the opening up of the "Northwest Territory" for settlement.

The Maumee River, once a part of the Great Black Swamp, underwent extensive drainage to yield vast, fertile, agricultural lands, a part of the landscape that remains today. Indeed, this major river of northwestern Ohio constitutes an important historical and cultural resource for the citizens of Ohio.

The Maumee River Watershed is over 5,000 square miles and drains some of the richest farmland in Ohio. The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA) and the farm community have worked hard to reduce phosphorus from fertilizer getting into the river. Through their work reductions have occurred.

Traditional farming practices are changing to reduce pollution of the river from sediments and farm chemicals. No-till farming has increased dramatically and has greatly assisted in protecting the river.

Development of new residential areas is on the rise and stormwater runoff from urban areas can be a serious threat to the river if not properly managed.

The mission of Ohio’s Scenic Rivers Program is to preserve the natural qualities of Ohio’s finer streams so present and future generations may experience their natural beauty and value.

The Ohio Scenic Rivers Program works with citizen groups and all levels of government to identify and protect the best of Ohio’s waterways.

Many people make a direct contribution each year to preserve Ohio’s scenic rivers. Volunteers regularly assist in litter cleanups, tree plantings, stream bank stabilization projects, and stream quality monitoring. On-going reforestation efforts beautify rivers and play a fundamental role in protecting the quality of our river ecosystems.

For more information:Metroparks of the Toledo Area

metroparkstoledo.com

ODNR Division of Parks & Watercraftwatercraft.ohiodnr.gov

ODNR Division of Wildlifewildlife.ohiodnr.gov

ODNR Scenic Riverswatercraft.ohiodnr.gov/scenicrivers

Wood County Park Districtwoodcountyparkdistrict.org

USGS Water Datawaterdata.usgs.gov

Maumee State Scenic River Ohio’s Scenic Rivers

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DisclaimerThe information contained in this map is believed to be accurate. Neither Metroparks of the Toledo Area or ODNR are responsible for any inaccuracies. Interpretation and use of the map and its contents are the responsibility of the user.

In appreciation of our partnersFunding and production of this publication was a cooperative effort of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources and Metroparks of the Toledo Area, with a special thanks to the Maumee Valley Planning Organization and the Defiance Soil & Water Conservation District for helping coordinate the initiative. Thanks as well to all of the access site owners and local stake holder groups who have contributed their time and resources.

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The BendOhio Dept of Natural Resources

From Co Rd 424, turn north onto The Bend Rd. Cross river and water access pull-o� will be immediately to the right.(419) 429-8306

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Forder Bridge Access SiteBlack Swamp Conservancy

From US 24: Take exit 13 to US-127 N, turn right onto US-127 N, turn left onto County Road 424, turn right onto County Road 73. The site entrance is on the left before the bridge.(419) 833-1025

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41.221602, -84.669852

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Riverside ParkVillage Of Antwerp

From Co Rd 424/River St, turn north into park entrance at Kroos Dr. Parking along drive on left. There is a gravel lane down to the river's edge.(419) 258-2371

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Meyerholtz Wildlife AreaOhio Dept of Natural Resources

From W Riverview Ave, turn east into wildlife area across from Wayne Park Dr. Continue until parking and water access.(419) 592-4010

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41.32144204, -84.20035777

Independence Dam State Park - Towpath/Florida Bridge Pull-o�Ohio Dept of Natural Resources

From OH-424 W/W High St, turn south on Henry St towards Florida Bridge. Pull-o� on right towards parking and water access.(419) 832-7662

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Independence Dam State Park (Take-out/Put-in)Ohio Dept of Natural Resources

Park entrance on OH-424 at Independence Rd. Above-dam water access entrance a quarter mile west of below-dam water access entrance.Requires portage around dam. Take-out above dam at mile 60.1 and put-in below dam at mile 59.5. (419) 832-7662

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Pontiac ParkCity of De�ance

Park entrance on OH-424/East River Dr, a quarter mile east of N Clinton St.(419) 782-4761

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Dey Bridge Canoe LaunchDe�ance County Commissioners

Pull-o� on W High St, on the east side of Ti�n River.Access to Ti�n River, three-quarters of a mile paddle to/from main channel. Steep climb down to river. (419) 782-4761

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Vorwerk ParkCity of Napoleon

From OH-424 E/E Riverview Ave turn south into park across from Henry County Hospital.(419) 592-4010

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41.40974114, -84.08746177

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Oberhaus ParkCity of Napoleon

From W Maumee Ave/Co Rd Z, turn north into park between Huddle Rd & Co Rd 14.(419) 592-4010

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625 ftRitter ParkCity of Napoleon

From W Riverview Ave, turn south into park drive, continue until parking and boat ramp.(419) 592-4010

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Danger!All paddlers mustportage around dam

Dispose of waste properly — pack it all out!

Travel on durable surfaces — rock, gravel, and sand. Use existing, improved access sites. When using a natural river bank to launch your boat, stay clear of vegetation or mud.

Stay on the trail while portaging (carrying your boat)

Leave what you find. Appreciate artifacts and natural objects but leave them undisturbed.

Prevent spreading invasive species, including live bait, by completely cleaning and drying equipment between trips. Do not bring any standing water or water from another lake or river -- it may contain live plants or animals.

Respect wildlife — observe from a distance; don’t feed, follow or approach wildlife. Control pets or leave them at home.

Be considerate of other visitors. Avoid boisterous behavior. Let nature’s sounds prevail.

Respect the privacy and rights of landowners

Foot Entrapments

• Do not attempt to stand or walk in swift-moving water. Feet can become entrapped between submerged rocks, risking drowning if a strong current holds body under water.

• Always keep feet up and pointed downstream.

• Swim to shore or calm water before standing.

Lowhead Dams and Waterfalls

• Know the location of lowhead dams and waterfalls. Portage (carry your boat) around the hazard and launch at a safe distance downstream.

• NEVER attempt to boat over a dam or waterfall. Small dams are very dangerous because of the hydraulic turbulence at the base of the dam that trap boats and people.

Strainers

• Avoid all strainers, or river obstructions such as overhanging branches, downed trees, log jams, and flooded islands, especially in swift water.

• Portage around any section of water about which you feel uncertain.

Cold Water Immersion and Hypothermia

• Sudden immersion in cold water can be deadly. The initial “cold shock” can cause immediate, involuntary gasping, hyperventilation, panic, and vertigo — all

of which can result in water inhalation and drowning. It can also cause sudden changes in blood pressure, heart rate, and heart rhythm that also may result in death. The longer you are immersed in cold water, the harder it is to control your body. Manual dexterity and coordination deteriorate rapidly, and within 30 minutes, hypothermia (cooling of the body’s core temperature) can begin. Loss of consciousness and death with or without

drowning can result. You don’t have to be submerged to succumb to hypothermia — wind chill, rain, and perspiration can contribute to the condition.

• Avoid capsizing your boat. Keep your life jacket securely fastened to help keep your head above water if you fall overboard.

• Dress appropriately: wear layers using materials that wick moisture away and retain heat, such as silk, polypropylene, fleece, and wool.

• Bring an extra change of clothing with you in a waterproof bag. Neoprene shoes or tennis shoes with woolen socks are recommended footwear.

• Be able to recognize and know how to treat hypothermia. Uncontrollable shivering, slurred speech and lack of coordination are early symptoms.

Floods and Swift Water

• Know the water conditions before you go. Water levels and flood information are monitored throughout the state: waterdata.usgs.gov

• Never boat on flooded rivers. High water causes hazards such as lowhead dams and unseen obstacles such as floating logs or submerged trees to become even more dangerous.

Never boat alone

Wear a lifejacket at all times, particularly in moving water. By law, children under 10 must wear life jackets of an appropriate size.

File a “float plan” with a reliable person, indicating where you are going and when you will leave and return. Remember to contact the person once you have returned safely.

Do not overload or unevenly load your boat Keep the weight in the boat low and centered to maintain stability.

Always maintain three points of contact (for example, two hands and one foot touching the boat) while moving around in the boat.

Be aware of motorized boats, stay close to shore unless crossing, always point your boat into the wake to avoid capsizing.

Be prepared to swim If the water looks too hazardous to swim, then don’t boat on it!

If you capsize, hold onto your boat unless it presents a life-threatening situation. Position yourself on the upstream side of the capsized boat.

Carry plenty of drinking water

Avoid overexertion and guard against extreme weather conditions.

In case of emergency call 911. Know where you are along the trail in case you need to request emergency assistance.

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